Extremely and Merely

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Extremely adverb - To a great degree.

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Merely and extremely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merely" instead an adverb "Extremely".

Merely adverb - Nothing more than.

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Extremely and merely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extremely" instead an adverb "Merely".

Nearby Word: mere

Even Irving merely had extremely mixed feelings about it instead of being pissed off.

Source: Web Video / Midnight Screenings
Less common is the interpretation that they are "merely" extremely powerful ponies, or two of the few remaining alicorns after their race was nearly rendered extinct.

Source: Alternative Character Interpretation / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Lark merely has some extremely messy bangs under his hat/helmet, whereas Goose hides tall, gravity-defying hair under his helmet.

Source: Video Game / Pilotwings

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